Thanks for bringing this up BDoll~I hope your little one has arrived safe and sound.
I have sought advise and support here regarding inductions and have heard many positive experiences. Although I understand some of it may seem conflicting when applied to your personal situation.

My baby has gastroschisis therefore I am being induced at 37 weeks. Being my first pregnancy, I'd thought that inducing labour was just a routine way for babies to be born...but I now know that there are implications and things to consider.

From reading through the articles I would not induced labour if I had a choice, but if it were at all life threating to your baby you would do anything. I think the most confusing and upsetting part is whether it will be more painful than a spontaneous labour and Jelvie, I agree, part of this seems dependent on your own bodies reaction to the chemicals, for everyone its different.